Windsor Castle (day-trip)
The world's oldest occupied castle — State Apartments, St George's Chapel, a short trip out.
The call
Worth it if you're traveling with kids and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Windsor Castle (day-trip) worth it?
Windsor Castle (day-trip) deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A working royal castle, grander and more lived-in than people expect, plus St George's Chapel and a Changing the Guard.
- 02
An easy ~1 hr by train.
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to London
The easiest castle day-trip from London, with the town itself worth a wander too.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Windsor Castle (day-trip) is an easy yes.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Windsor Castle (day-trip) is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Windsor Castle (day-trip) is an easy yes.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £33 + train (~1 hr)
- Timing
- Weekday mornings; check ahead as the State Apartments close during royal visits.
- Booking
- Cheaper and quicker entry if booked online in advance.
- Allow
- Half day
- Accessibility
- Largely accessible with step-free routes, though some historic areas have limits.
- Getting there
- About an hour by train from London Paddington (via Slough) or Waterloo.